Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 9 at 11:05AM MDT until July 9 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 9, 2026 - 10:05am
Expires:
July 9, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Red
Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from noon Friday to midnight MDT Friday night.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 495 Color Country West
Desert, Fire Weather Zone 496 Color Country Mountains and Fire
Weather Zone 498 Grand Staircase.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent.
* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected. Any
new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.
Instruction:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now...or are imminent. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Area Description:
Color Country West Desert; Color Country Mountains; Grand Staircase
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: